Under-21s In Action At Brit

STOKE CITY's Elite Development Squad will be looking to get their first win of the Under-21s Premier League season tonight when they face Newcastle United at the Britannia Stadium (7.30pm).

Dave Kevan's side have started slowly with defeats against Manchester United and Aston Villa, although a selection of players helped the Reserves to a 2-1 victory at Morecambe in the Central League Cup last Wednesday.

Newcastle were involved in a thriller in their opening game of the season when they won 6-4 against Tottenham Hotspur, and the Potters will have to keep an eye on frontman Adam Campbell, who netted a hat-trick in that game.

The Under-21s format has replaced the Central Reserve League, with the aim of giving more time for young players to develop. Other opponents for Stoke in Group 2 include Tottenham, Southampton and Sunderland.

The visit of the latter will also take place at City's home ground on Monday October 8th.